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Timber Road reopens after successful landslide repair project

Timber Road has fully reopened more than two years after it was closed from Strassel to Cochran roads due to increasing landslide movement.

Our contractor finished paving, striping and installing guardrail and signs earlier this week. Intermittent lane closures are possible in the coming weeks as they finish striping the road. Road crews may be present in the area as they complete final tasks.

After the road closed in March 2023, staff and consultants evaluated the slide, decided on a project concept and designed a repair . Construction began in September 2024. Our contractor excavated the slope down to stable ground and replaced the embankment with stronger materials. The road was rebuilt on top. The nearly $5 million project was paid through the County Road Fund.

The completion of the repair will reconnect the Timber community and reopen the important connection between OR 6 and US 26 for industry, recreation and travel.

We would like to thank the community members who live, work and travel along Timber Road. This closure was impactful to many lives and livelihoods. We hope that this repair will promote resiliency in the community of Timber for many years to come.

Share comments on Farmington Road Concept Plan progress

See the improvements we’re considering on Farmington Road and provide input on proposed design options during an online open house.

The Farmington Road Concept Plan is a project to envision improvements from Kinnaman Road to 209th Avenue to address safety, conditions for all travelers and traffic congestion. The plan will guide future design and construction once funding is available.

We have developed initial concepts and refined them based on community and project partner feedback. The online open house has updates about several key decisions, opportunities to share feedback on potential bicycle and pedestrian facilities and more.

Feedback received through the open house will help us finalize the last stages of the project. Visit the online open house and share your comments through June 1.

Learn about design updates for the 205th Avenue Project at an open house 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at L.C. Tobias Elementary, 1065 SW 206th Ave.

In addition to replacing the bridge over Beaverton Creek, improvements to 205th Avenue, between Baseline Road and Quatama Street, include buffered bike lanes and sidewalks.

No presentation is planned; drop in any time during open house hours.

Tell us what you think about the Microtransit Pilot Project in an online open house through May 30. 

In early 2026, riders in South Cooper Mountain, River Terrace and Progress Ridge areas will be able to use an app, website or phone call to schedule a microtransit shared-ride that picks up and drops off riders where they choose. 

The survey asks questions to help us decide the boundaries of the service area and the best hours of operation for this innovative public transportation service. 

Comment on the draft Planning Work Program 2025-27 in an online open house through 5 p.m. May 30. 

The Planning Work Program identifies tasks for our Development Review/Current Planning, Transportation Planning and Community Planning staff. It describes planning projects, potential land use ordinance and other activities for a two-year period. 

All comments received by 5 p.m. May 30 will be provided to the Washington County Board of Commissioners prior to adoption of the final work program.  

At Washington County, we believe our employees and services should reflect our growing and diverse community. We understand that taking care of our community means taking care of our employees.

Discover career opportunities with Land Use & Transportation! We're committed to building and maintaining a great transportation system and planning and protecting our community's land. Open positions include:

• Assistant Watermaster, full time regular (Closes May 4)

Neighborhood meetings, required for many Washington County development applications, can be held online as per the COVID-19 Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Supplement

May 6: Proposed food cart development

At 7 p.m. at 18455 SW Alexander St., Suite B. The site is 1.43 acres in the CMMU District (Community Core Mixed-Use District) and is located at 18285 SW Alexander St., 3325 SW 182nd Ave. and 3355 SW 182nd Ave. Contact Gregory Kurahashi, Kurahashi and Associates Company, at 503-267-8434 or email gregk@kurahashi.com.

District 2, CPO 6

May 10: Proposed 4-lot subdivision

At 11:30 a.m. at the site. The site is 0.9 acre in the R-5 District (5 units per acre) and is located at 7160 SW 78th Ave. Contact John DeJong, Tech. Engineering, at 503-819-6494 or technicalengineeringinc@yahoo.com.

District 1, CPO 3

May 13 (corrected date): Proposed 2-lot partition

At 6 p.m. held virtually (instructions available here). The site is 1.91 acres in the TO:BUS District (Transit Oriented Business) and is located at 9340 SW Barnes Road. Contact Providence Health at 503-314-3496.

District 2, CPO 1

Learn what's going on in your area of Washington County. Attend your Community Participation Organization (CPO). CPOs are made up of community members who work together and are actively engaged in decision-making processes. Find out which CPO you live in and learn more.